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Scenes of a Folk Life: Dutch Farmer Songs
Scenes of a Folk Life: Dutch Farmer Songs

Sat 18 Apr

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De Nijverheid

Scenes of a Folk Life: Dutch Farmer Songs

Join us and discover all the artists performing at De Nijverheid in Utrecht! 20 September 2025: Trio Plazier/Su/Tooten 22 November 2025: HarmonEast 18 April 2026: Agathe Ensemble 20 June 2026: Martin Oei

Time & Location

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18 Apr 2026, 20:00 – 21:15

De Nijverheid, Nijverheidskade 15, 3534 AZ Utrecht, Netherlands

About the event

Scenes of a Folk Life — Dutch Farmer Songs

Performed by Agathe Ensemble


Join the Agathe Ensemble for an evocative journey through rural landscapes and folk traditions of Northern Europe. This program brings together vibrant Dutch, Swedish, and Norwegian melodies that celebrate the everyday beauty and spirit of country life.


✨ Folk Traditions Reimagined

From the heartfelt echoes of Dutch rural melodies to the enchanting rhythms of Scandinavian folk traditions, this program invites you to experience the spirit and stories of country life. The Agathe Ensemble brings these diverse folk-inspired works to life with warmth, color, and authenticity — creating a musical journey that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in tradition.


Expect an evening of:

🌾 Nostalgic dances and heartfelt songs

🎻 Rich harmonies and vivid storytelling

🌿 A celebration of rural life and musical roots


🎼 On the Programme

  • Julius Röntgen: Old Dutch Peasant Songs and Country Dances & Scenes from Dutch Folk Life, Op. 81

  • Amanda Maier: Swedish Melodies and Dances, Op. 6

  • Edvard Grieg: 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 & Scenes from Country Life, Op. 19


🎟️ Experience a Folk-Inspired Evening

Be part of this unique Fabrieklassiek concert and discover the charm and vitality of folk music through the masterful interpretations of the Agathe Ensemble. Limited seats available.


👉 Reserve your ticket now and step into a musical world full of tradition and life.


18 April 2026

Artist: Agathe Ensemble - String Quartet



Check out all of our concert dates at De Nijverheid in Utrecht!


20 June 2026: Martin Oei


De Nijverheid is a cultural free haven in the Werkspoorkwartier of Utrecht, home to studios and creative workspaces for over 50 independent artists, designers, and creative makers. It’s a raw space where artists can create, experiment, and exhibit their work.


De Nijverheid provides a platform for visual and performing arts, welcoming any maker or artist craving edge, experimentation, and crossovers. In addition to the studios, there are various indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces, an art café, a waterfront terrace, and weekly cultural programming.




Tickets

  • Standard

    • €35.00

      BTW included

    Total

    €0.00

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